Strategic Directions
Safety – Promote and maintain a safe, reliable and modern transportation system
- Reduce transportation-related fatalities and injuries through the use of new and improved technology and safety measures
- Monitor the condition of existing infrastructure in order to maintain a reliable and efficient transportation system
Mobility – Improve access and enhance the movement of people and freight
- Ease congestion, reduce commute times and improve the quality of life and economic well-being of all Minnesotans
- Promote mass transit and use all modes for improving mobility and accessibility in the Metro and in Greater Minnesota
- Maximize operational efficiency of Interregional Corridors
Innovation – Promote a culture of innovation in the organization
- Foster innovation and collaborative partnerships within the transportation community in delivering 21st century transportation solutions
- Develop ground-breaking, multi-modal transportation practices that will accommodate the diverse needs of all individuals and communities
- Encourage research and build capacity to develop, implement and sustain solutions that balance preservation needs and address congestion issues
Leadership – Become the transportation leader and employer of choice for Minnesota’s diverse population
- Mobilize in-house talent, public input and external partnerships to deliver value to the public
- Value service, excellence and diversity to be an employer of choice
- Provide development and advancement opportunities for all employees
- Empower all employees to be leaders and ambassadors for MnDOT
Transparency – Build public trust in MnDOT
- Develop a simple, yet comprehensive tool for measuring performance across functions that is efficient, accurate, cost effective and will show accountability to the public
- Build relationships within local communities and encourage public involvement in developing transportation solutions
- Effectively tie the strategic vision to MnDOT’s long-range transportation plan, strategic plan and investment objectives; serving as an ethical compass for decision making at all levels